Tag Archives: Royal Enfield

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: Long-term Review

Posted on November 21, 2025 by MotoADVR

I’ve been bullish on the Himalayan easily since 2017, especially now that we’re seeing so much growth in the lightweight ADV segment. When Dylan from Throttle Company came on Unscripted a few weeks back and suggested I take a Himalayan … Continue reading →

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Posted in Opinion | Tagged Bluegrass Region Adventure Passageway, BRAP, Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway, DBBB, Himalayan, Himalayan 450, Kentucky, Motorcycle, Royal Enfield, Royal Enfield Himalayan, SOAL, Southern Ohio Adventure Loop, Throttle Company | Leave a comment

The Lightweight ADV Segment Evolves

Posted on February 7, 2025 by MotoADVR

Way back in the early days of 2017, I went to the International Motorcycle Show to see the new Royal Enfield Himalayan in the flesh. The Himalayan premiered internationally in 2016 but wasn’t available in the U.S. until 2018. On … Continue reading →

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Posted in Opinion | Tagged Adventure, BMW Motorrad, CF Moto, Himalayan 450, Honda Powersports, Ibex 450, Kawasaki, KLE500, KLE650, Lightweight ADV, Motorcycle, Motorcycles, news, NX500, Royal Enfield, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Travel | 1 Comment

The 500 Adventure Motorcycle is the New 800

Posted on November 28, 2023 by MotoADVR

On the heels of EICMA1, there’s undoubtedly a lot of new blood emerging in the adventure motorcycle segment, especially at the bottom end of the displacement range. As more and more models are being released out of Southeast Asia, I’m … Continue reading →

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Posted in Bikes, Opinion | Tagged ADV, Adventure Motorcycle, CF Moto, CF Moto 450 MT Adventure, economics, Himalayan 450, Kove, Kove 450 Rally, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Dealership, Royal Enfield, Royal Enfield Himalayan | 21 Comments

Progressive International Motorcycle Show: Chicago Highlights

Posted on February 21, 2017 by MotoADVR

This is my fourth year attending the Progressive International Motorcycle show and 2nd in Chicago. This year, a buddy of mine that has since moved away wanted to try to catch a show, so we met up in Indy for … Continue reading →

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Posted in Events & Rides | Tagged BMW Motorrad, BMW R NineT, Chicago, Ducati, Ducati Multistrada, Ducati Scrambler, Ducati Supersport, Himalayan, Indian Motorcycles, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Show, Royal Enfield, Scrambler, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Street Triple 765, Ural Motorcycles | 2 Comments

Progressive International Motorcycle Show, Chicago: The Remaining Highlights

Posted on May 11, 2016 by MotoADVR

Erik Buell Racing I was really surprised to see EBR at the show, especially after all the news stories about having issues finding investors, yadda, yadda. Apparently someone ponied up the rest of the cash to keep things going, as the … Continue reading →